Softball Recap: Webster County Trojans vs. Lyon County Lyons
Webster County came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 2 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Lyon County Lyons. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Webster County also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Chloe Papineau was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Papineau has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Papineau was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
In other batting news, Hailey Allen and Alyssa Cartwright did most of the damage at the plate: Allen scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Cartwright scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Like Webster County, Lyon County also got a great game from a two-way player: Lilly Perry. She struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Perry was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Perry wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lauren Davis, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Webster County pushed their record up to 19-8 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Lyon County, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Webster County will take on Henderson County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Webster County: 3.7, Henderson County: 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Lyon County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Marshall County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lyon County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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